7 Expert Feng Shui Tips to Elevate Your Home

The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui has found a solid place in modern homes, with prominent figures like Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey among its supporters. To newcomers, feng shui might seem mysterious. However, if you explore the philosophy, you’ll see that it’s based on straightforward, common-sense techniques that foster healthier, more organized living spaces. Feng shui also emphasizes the deep connection we have with our homes, illustrating how our surroundings impact our mood and overall well-being.

To make this ancient tradition more approachable, we consulted feng shui expert Eugene Tan for some simple, actionable tips on incorporating feng shui into your home. Eugene, a skilled architect, has collaborated with numerous homeowners and business owners, applying feng shui principles with precision. His architectural background allows him to easily share his knowledge with builders, contractors, and interior designers.

For Eugene, feng shui is less about changing your home’s structure and more about letting your home evolve with you. Small adjustments can make a “profound impact on your daily life,” he notes.

1. Slow Down Energy Flow

“When there’s a direct line of sight from the front door to the back door, the Qi (energy) moves through the house too quickly,” Eugene explains. Instead of allowing energy to exit immediately, he suggests guiding it in a slower, graceful flow through the home.

Solution: Slow the Qi with a patterned rug, artwork, or even a round entry table.

2. Keep Your Home Clutter-Free

Though it’s a common household goal, many of us struggle with accumulating items that serve no specific purpose. Eugene views clutter as more than a visual issue—it’s an “energetic anchor” that blocks positive developments in our lives. Excessive clutter can cloud our minds and weigh us down emotionally. Feng shui is about creating a happy, healthy environment, not just a stylish one.

Solution: Create organizational systems for all areas of your life—from managing bills to designating a spot for keys. You’ll feel lighter, calmer, and more efficient.

3. Clear the Path to the Front Door

“The front door is crucial in feng shui,” Eugene says. It’s the primary entrance for energy into your home. Imagine Qi as a guest arriving for the first time—you’d want your home to be well-lit, clearly marked, and easy to find.

Inside, avoid walking directly into a wall, as it can symbolize facing constant obstacles in life.

Solution: Install a mirror near the entryway, ideally with an intention behind it—such as expanding life opportunities or overcoming limitations.

4. Encourage Guests to Pause

Since energy enters through the main entrance, avoid directing it straight up the stairs. Eugene explains that you wouldn’t expect a guest to walk immediately to the fridge or bedroom, so you want them (and energy) to linger in shared spaces.

Solution: Use a stair runner or artwork to slow down energy. A grounding item at the top of the stairs, symbolizing weight, can also anchor Qi.

5. Balance the Five Elements

In feng shui, the five elements—earth, wood, fire, water, and metal—should be balanced. Elements can be physical, such as a candle (fire), or symbolic, like warm colors for fire. According to Eugene, we’re often drawn to elements that we either lack or have in excess. But you will still need a Feng Shui master to indicate what elements are lacking or in excess to balance out your home.

Solution: Pay attention to the elements in your home. If you’re feeling unmotivated , uncreative or troubled by setbacks and delays. Ask a Feng Shui Practitioner to analyze your home.

6. Maximize Natural Light

Natural light is a known mood-booster, booster. If you so happen to live in a house where natural light is at a minimum mirrors can play an important role in feng shui for this reason. If a home lacks natural lighting the simplest thing you can do is to have mirrors placed strategically so as to create the transfer of light. However, be mindful of what mirrors reflect—a cluttered view can double the cluttered energy.

Solution: Have, serene views, or an open area of the room and if needed, hang mirrors to reflect light.

7. Balance Kitchen Workstations

Practical kitchen design typically avoids placing two workstations back-to-back, favoring a triangular layout for the fridge, stove, and sink. In feng shui, this also prevents conflict; having fire (stove) directly across from water (sink) creates an imbalance.

Solution: If the sink is closer than a meter from the stove try to move your stove at least 1 meter from the sink.

If you have questions regarding Feng Shui or you need Eugene’s Feng Shui services, you can contact him at +63(916) 447-5660 or click on this link https://fengshui-homes.com/contact-us/.